Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and diathermy microwave effects in the menstrual cramps

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Primary dismenorrhea; N94.4; C23.550.568.750

• Registration Number: RBR-5qkck4
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade Cidade de São Paulo

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-03-16
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Health women; 18 to 44 years; no previous pregnancy; no physical activity; body mass index <29.9 kg/m²; and had regular menstrual cycles, mild to moderate or severe menstrual cramps.

Exclusion Criteria

hormonal contraceptives use; anti-inflammatory and/or analgesics for the treatment of menstrual cramps or any dysfunction;
diabetes; rheumatic arthritis; gynecological diseases; presence of malignant or benign tumor; metal implants; cardiac diseases; pacemaker use; decreased or absence of sensitivity in the abdominal region; and epilepsy.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Mean difference of 2 points in Visual Numerical Scale of pain between the actives's group.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Visual Numeric Scale pain on the day following treatment.